Brenda and Ivan and families.
Such a wonderful life to celebrate now. Always busy giving of her time and talents.
Thinking of Jean’s family.

Sorry to hear of Jeans passing; she always had a smile when I saw her at the Villa.

So many good times with Aunt Jean and her family! She will be remembered fondly for all the Christmas dinners she hosted and all the special family memories. I especially will remember her for her mincemeat pinwheels and that crazy aluminum pot she made the rum sauce in. Such a great inspiration to us all. We will miss her kindness and her love. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Love Ginger and Bill
xo

To Brenda and the Hodgert family. I am sorry to read of Jeans death. We had a lot of conversations when Jean would come to the Villa and play the piano and since she has been a residence. I will be thinking of you. All the best to the family. Irv.

To the family of dear “Mrs. Hodgert”,
Sad to hear that another Saint from God’s country of Usborne township has passed away. There are fond memories of her trying to teaching me music at Usborne Central. May God’s peace give your strength at this time as you comfort one another.
Hugs,
Doris and Bob Osgood

Brenda, Ivan and Family

Our Sincere Condolences, Just an inspiring, active, loving soul, she will be missed by many, great long life…….

Ron and Glenda

Brenda and Ivan and families ,
Bill and I send our sincere condolences on the loss of this amazing woman in your lives. Her legacy lives on through you. May her memory be a blessing always and may you find comfort in knowing you are in thoughts.

Bill and Wanda Feeney

Nancy, and the entire Hodgert family:

Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of Jean. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

Joyce & Frank Maas

Dear Brenda, Ivan and family,
Dave and I send our love and support at this sad time. Such a gift she left in the form of decades of memories you will always treasure.

I remember her fondly teaching me music in grade two at Usborne Public School. What a wonderful lady.

I am so sorry for your loss, your family will be in my thoughts.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Brenda ,Ivan and all the family!
Jean was such a wonderful lady!
She will be missed by a lot of people!
Jean was a first cousin to our mother (Mary Fisher)
We had a lot of good times with her!

Sending big hugs to your family

Condolences to your families Brenda and Ivan.

Mrs Hodgert was the most loving and kind teacher. Her love of music, was inspirational. As a child I step danced and Mrs. Hodgert and friends would accompany me to many a gig so I could dance to live music, still not sure where she found a spoon player…but she could play anything. I don’t remember her ever uttering an angry word. Rest in peace Mrs. Hodgert.

Brenda & Ivan and Families

So sorry to read of your Mom’s passing. My condolences to you all at this sad time. Cherish the special memories that you all have of her. Thinking of you all, sending hugs.

Cathy

Brenda & Ivan; Nancy and families
Extending my sincere condolences in the loss of your mother, grandmother & great-grandmother. Many memories to share for a life well lived. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.

Heartfelt condolences to everyone in Jean’s family,
Lots of fond memories of Jean in church, community activities and school. She always had a friendly smile to greet you.
A life well lived for sure.
From Bill Allen and Joan Mitchell (nee Allen)

Brenda and family, so sorry for the loss of your mother. Had many conversations with her about school and life. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Sincerely Carol and Winston.

To all of Jean’s family: I have so enjoyed our short visits these last couple of years when George Godbolt and I have come to sing at the Villa! Always that lovely smile! She was my neighbour and my Grade 1-4 teacher and I was blessed to have her pick me up on her way to Winchelsea and the school! Rest
in Peace, Jean

So sorry for your loss. Aunt Jean will be missed by all, she has done a lot in those 97 years.
Remember those special times as we celebrate her long life.

My sympathy at this sad time. My many fond memories of Jean are all from the good times we had in the good old days.
Dorothy Stephen

Brenda, Nancy and the Hodgert family. So sorry to hear of Jean’s passing. She was a wonderful giving woman. May your memories give you comfort in this difficult time.

Brenda and family,
Aunt Jean was a special lady who provided love, laughter, wisdom and entertainment to us all.
So many fond memories of all the wonderful times we spent together ❤️
She will be greatly missed, but is now at rest with Uncle Reg, Grant and Scott.
Sending you all hugs and love ❤️
Cathy, John & Troy

Dear Brenda and the entire Hodgert family. I am so sorry to hear of your sweet Mom”s passing. What a wonderful lady she was. Cherish your memories of her to help you through this difficult time.

Dear Brenda and Ivan, Family,
We were saddened to learn yesterday that Jean had left us. I always enjoyed her quiet smile, a gentle laugh and appreciated her musical gifts shared in community. Take time now to share her story and accept the love that surrounds your family at this time.
Sincere Sympathy Margaret

Brenda, Ivan and family
Jean was someone who always had time to say hello. She was a special teacher to me as well. Our sincerest condolences to your family at this time.

The Hodgert family;
My deepest condolences to you, may your fond memories bring you joy in the days ahead.

I have many memories of Jean both at school and church. She always had a smile and a friendly word anytime that you met Jean.

Heaven is a friendlier place today I am sure of it.

Brenda & Ivan
My Sincere Condolences in the Passing of your Dear Sweet Mom.
I certainly enjoyed the times I spent with her,I know you will Miss her.
Thinking of you Brenda

My sincere sympathy Brenda. I will miss your Mother’s wave & smile She was my first visitor the day I arrived at the Villa. I was happy to hear her at the piano last week.

Brenda, Ivan and all of Jean’s family:
We always enjoyed running into Jean for a chat. We thoroughly enjoyed her talented piano playing and teaching us music in public school. We are sending our sincere condolences to all of you. Hoping all your fond memories will help support you at this sad time.

Brenda, Ivan and Family sorry to hear of Jeans passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you .

My condolences to Mrs. Hodgert’s family and friends. She was a great teacher at Usborne Central P.S. We were so fortunate to have her share her love for music with us!

Brenda, Ivan and Family sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Brenda and family, thinking of you as you celebrate your Moms life. She was a wonderful teacher, neighbour and such a great lady. She will certainly be missed, as she joins the rest of her family. Thinking of you during this difficult time.

Dear Brenda and family…I will always remember your mom as one of my favourite neighbours when we lived on Simcoe. She was so kind and generous and her smile was so welcoming. So very sorry for your loss…

Brenda and the Hodgert family

So sorry to hear of Jean’s passing. I remember her as great music teacher and piano player during concerts at Usborne school. May you cherish the memories.

Brenda, Ivan &family, & Hodgert family,

Our sincere condolences to you all in the passing of a great lady who lived her life so well. She will be so remembered for her many gifts she shared with others including her musical ability, and her many years on staff at Usborne School.

Our sympathy to all of Jean’s family on her passing. Thinking of you as you celebrate a life well lived. She will be missed by all.

Such fond memories of when Jean was a teacher at Usborne Public School. Sending our deepest condolences. Our thoughts are with you.

Ralph & Denise

To Brenda and family I am so sorry to hear the passing of Jean. She was truly an amazing, sweet, caring, loving person that I will miss seeing when walking into work and I will sure miss the chocolate she would slip me when cleaning the dinning room up and her making sure she said hi and bye to every person that passed her.

Our sympathies to Brenda and family. Remember all the good times you had with her. Gary and Eleanor

I’m so sorry Brenda and Ivan and to the families to Great Aunt Jean you will be dearly missed… We will have to cherish all our memories that we have shared at Christmas time at the farm and other special evens. I will never forget the time when We came to the farm and we wore milk bags over our shoes/boots before entering the pig barn and your wonderful Christmas meals and playing cards
Rest in peace AuntJean Until we meet again, love Jen and the girls

So sorry for the family’s loss she was a great lady and I loved when she would come to the school and play the piano for us. Thoughts and prayers are with you all

Sincere Sympathy to you Brenda and your family on the death of your Mom.

Brenda and families
Your mom was such a caring and loving person. She was aways busy and playing the piano for so many different occasions. My mom knew Jean many years and she would visit my mom at the Villa. Jean lived a long and very active life and left you many memories. Thinking of you and your family.

To the Hodgert Family

My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. I remember all the conversations we had while giving her foot care over the years.

Wanda Reynolds

I was saddened to hear the passing of Jean. She was a very kind person, leaving wonderful memories from over the years.
Rest in Peace.
– Doug Jeffery in Windsor.

Brenda and Family,
With deepest sympathy for your loss. May you and your family find comfort in lasting memories.
Jean was a special lady, so kind and generous. I admired her devotion and hard work learning the ancestry of multiple families. She had a great deal of knowledge and was my “go to person” when I needed her expertise.

Brenda, Ivan and kids;

Thinking of you all this week and sending prayers of grace and strength.
Deepest sympathies.

Brenda and Ivan and Family

Mrs Hodgert tried her best to teach me how to sing in public school. We had many conversations about my singing over the years all with a smile and a little laugh My sincere condolences

Brenda, Ivan and family,
Our sympathy to you all. I, like so many others have memories of your Mom playing piano and around Usborne School. She always had a gentle way about her and I know you will all miss her dearly and cherish her legacy as a family. Thinking of you.
Beth-Ann Weppler and family

Our deepest sympathy to Jean’s family.
Such a wonderful lady..she will be missed.

Brenda & Ivan and families you have our sympathy at this time with the loss of your Mother , Ron and both kids Carrie & Ronald all remember being taught by her , they all liked her as a teacher , she was a long standing part of the community , Our Condolences

To Jean family,

Jean always had a smile and was friendly.
Jean taught my boys at Usborne School. She was a lovely teacher .
R I P Jean .

To Brenda & the rest of Jean’s family,
We extend our sincere sympathy to you. Thames Road -Elimville has lost another loved & respected member of the community. She was a memorable & sweet teacher to many students including our two daughters at Usborne Central. May your many memories comfort you now.

Jean’s family;
My deepest sympathy to all of you !
I have only positive memories .

To Jean’s family
Sincere sympathy. Praying the good memories help bring peace and comfort.

My Sincere Sympathy to all of Jean’s families…
Her legacy of cherished memories will be with
you all forever. Her musical ability, kindness and beautiful
smile will be missed by many…
She was blessed with a long life, Rest In Peace Jean

Dear Brenda & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Jean will be missed by all at The Villa. She was an amazing lady. May all your memories of her give you strength. May she rest in the sweetest of peace.

Thinking of Jean’s family in their loss. Jean and my Mom (Bev Campbell) were friends and Lodge sisters. Mom valued their friendship very much.
Sincere condolences.

Brenda & Family

I am so very sorry for your loss. Jean was a wonderful lady and piano player. She will be missed dearly. Thinking of you all during this heartfelt time.

Brenda, Ivan & Family; Amy, Barry & Family; Nancy, Ann-Marie; condolences for your loss, fond memories of Jean from Usborne Central days. Dalt

Jean was one of the nicest people that we have ever known. Her love of music lit up Usborne Central School with junior and senior children singing their hearts out with standing room only in the audience. Everyone else in the community enjoyed her music at one time or another as well. Always took the time to chat and ask about family. Jean will be missed by everyone that knew her. Our sincere condolences to her family.

Brenda, Ivan and family, Nancy , Hodgert family, heartfelt condolences on your Mothers passing. Jean was a sweet lady. She was gentle and kind. Cherish your precious memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs.

Brenda. Ivan, and all of Jean’s family.
We are sorry for your loss – in fact the many communities she was involved with will all miss her. Her presence was warm and welcoming. We have many fond memories from the farm house and numerous activities there. Hoping the many wonderful memories will support all of you through the next few difficult days,

Brenda, Ivan & families

Our Sincere Condolences in the passing of your mom. Her sweet smile and friendly hello will be missed when we visit the Villa.
I know you will miss her dearly.
Sending Hugs💕

To Brenda, Ivan and family and the Hodgert family,

Our sincere condolences on the passing of Jean.
Jean was a wonderful neighbor, teacher and friend.
We are so blessed to have had Jean as part of our lives for many years.
We have many fond memories of Jean on Thames Road and at Usborne Central School.

The Borland Family

Our most kind condolences to Jean’s entire family at this time of great loss. We remember her as a kind and wonderful neighbour.

Frank, Dennis, Dale, Denise (Darren B) Darren (Stephanie) Kints & Families

Dear Brenda and Family
Sincere condolences on the loss of your Mom…. Will miss her signature wave to everyone

To Brenda, Jack, Ray and families
Sorry to learn of Jean’s passing. She was a wonderful person and always had a smile. We enjoyed her piano playing.
Our condolences to all

To all of Jean’s family – Our sincere sympathy to you in the loss of such a wonderful lady! She was my first school teacher and meant so much to so many.

Helen and Jim Weston

Brenda and family,
Jean and I taught together at Usborne Central School and enjoyed many memorable times especially involved in the music programs.
Sincerely,
Lois Ottewell, Goderich.

My sincere sympathy to Brenda and Ivan and family.
I have fond memories of Jean playing at many community events,
especially at Usborne school and the dances at Kirkton Community
centre. May Jean rest in peace knowing she has touched the lives
of so many.

Brenda, Ivan and all of Jean’s family

Jean was a quiet, humble and very talented woman in many ways.
My sincere sympathy to all of Jean’s family.
My thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Sending love and kind thoughts to all of the family. Aunt Jean was such an amazing woman with a big heart and she will be missed.
Xo

Brenda, Ivan and family. Sincere sympathy in the passing of your dear Mother/Grandmother. We have fond memories of the teaching days and visiting over the years. Jean always had a smile and time for a chat and will be missed by her family and friends. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

We are so sorry to hear of Jean’s passing. She was such a talented lady. She was the backbone of the Rebekah Lodge for many years. Her musical ability was super. She was just a very kind person all around. You will surely miss her immensely.

Brenda, Ivan and Family, Ray and Alice

We are so sorry for the loss of a very sweet lady. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Darlene Amy and Tim

To Brenda and Ivan, Jack and Mary, and Ray and Alice and your families. Our deepest condolences on the passing of Jean, a mother, a sister, a grandmother, great- grandmother and friend of many.

I was one of her first students in her long teaching career. It was Grade 2 in the “old” Exeter Public School with the big tall bell tower. Some wondered if there would be a problem teaching her young first cousin. All went well including for the mouse that disappeared into some cranny after she deputised me and another one day to get it out of her classroom.

In later years Jean was always someone to visit when we were in Exeter – if we could find her at home. One needed only to read the Exeter paper to know she was a busy lady. We shared an interest in family history and she shared much information and many photographs of our common ancestors. Jean will be sorely missed!

Brenda, Ivan & family and to the Hodgert family. So sorry to hear of Jean’s passing. Hoping all the wonderful memories you have of her fill an empty space in your hearts. She was a wonderful teacher.

Dear Brenda and family, It’s difficult to imagine our community without Jean. She touched so many lives with her kindness and was a role model for so many people. Take good care.

To Brenda, Ivan and Families…Jean was a great lady and she had such a good community spirit…well known and so likeable..you have many wonderful memories..my heartfelt condolences..Kay Tripp

So sorry for your loss Brenda and family. Your mom will be greatly missed.

To Brenda and Ivan and the hodgert famlies; So sorry for the loss of Mom. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. She was a great music teacher at Usborne school.

Dear Brenda and family.
Jean was such a major component of Thames Rd when we moved to the community. She was a gracious lady who was willing to share her many talents.
Thinking of you.

Virginia & Paul Warwick

My Dear Friend Jean, Age crept up on us both and travel impossible but we remained friends across the Big Pond. All can say is to Brenda and all the people of Exeter and surrounds .. you have lost a treasure .. God bless you all.
“Acts9/36”

To Jean’s Family,

Sending my deepest sympathies on the loss of your Mother. Jean was a lovely lady and you will miss her greatly. Hold on to all the cherished memories at this sad time.

Sincerely,
Marilyn Pritchard

So very sorry for your loss , Brenda , Ivan and families. Thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time .

Brenda and Ivan, and all of Jean’s family,
We have wonderful memories of times with Jean, as a close neighbour, and cousin. One memory of Jean that we will never forget, happened about 12 or so years ago. It was a cold Labour Day Saturday, and we had gone to see the Mitchell Fair Parade. It was about halfway through, when it started to rain. We stood at the entrance to the fair grounds to watch the floats as they came in. On one of the last floats, Jean was playing the keyboard, and the rain was pouring down. She kept playing that keyboard, with a big smile, until the tractor had parked her float. She never quit, and going on 97 years, she never quit.

To Brenda and family including brothers Jack and Ray

Lois and I extend sincere condolences on the passing of Jean. She was a special lady who cared deeply about her friends and family.
I am fortunate to have so many fond summer memories of Jean when I was a young innocent boy from the big city able to come and spend time with cousin Ray on the farm. Also, we had so many fun family get togethers with ‘ us cousins’, as her sister Marg used to say.

Love to all Roy and Lois Merkley

Jean’s families:
Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time in your loss of such a talented lady. May all her wonderful memories now become treasures you will carry in your hearts forever.
Sincerely Marion McCarter

To Jean’s Family,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. We pray you can celebrate all of your favorite memories and that Jean may now rest in eternal peace.
Carol & John Coleman

Brenda & Ivan, Nancy and the Cann/Hodgert families,

So sorry to hear of Jean’s passing. She was such a sweet and caring lady. We are thinking of you all during this difficult time. Cherish the many memories.

Shannon & Janet

Heartfelt condolences to everyone. I am going to miss my chats with Jean, always such a sweet woman. Thinking of you at your time of loss.

It is with a heavy heart but one full of gratitude at the honour of knowing such a fine person…that I submit this note of condolence to the family of Jean Hodgert.
Jean was such a lovely lady with a generous and beautiful heart. Jean was so talented and giving and considerate of others. I loved her smile and even recall my own mother enjoying her time visiting with this lovely soul outside the Villa one very hot sunny June day.
Jean will be remembered and beloved for years to come. I know she will be missed and her memories cherished. Big hugs to Brenda and Jean’s entire family.

Brenda Ivan & family

My deepest sympathy to all your family
May all your fond memories be a comfort at this sad time

Dear Nancy Hodgert and girls Amy and Annmarie , very sorry to hear of Jeans Passing , you have our condolences .

My condolences to Jean’s family, I knew Jean through the Rebekah Lodge. She was a lovely and caring person. Always knew you, happy to see you again! I’m sure you are playing the piano in heaven, I can see it! Rest in Peace Jean, I’m sure you deserve it! Joan

Our Heartfelt Condolences to all of Jean’s Families & Friends . . .

We are so very sorry for your loss of a beautiful soul . . . Jean was always so full of life always wearing a beautiful smile. Her many talents shared over the years will be forever treasured & never forgotten by so many young & old. Heaven has gained a new star shining brightly above. She will leave a huge hole in your hearts, but she will remain with you all in the wonderful memories you each hold. Wishing you all the peace that comes from a life well-lived & loved. May you find strength in the love of family & in the warm embrace of friends during the difficult days ahead. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this very heartbreaking time. ❤️🙏🏻❤️

Love, Clare & Brenda (Parsons) Martene & Family (Crediton, ON) 💞

Janet & John

Brenda, Ivan , Nancy & families

We are so sorry to hear of Jean’s passing. She was such a joy to be around & always a smile ♥️

Dear Brenda and family ,
Our deepest condolences to you and yours in the loss of your mom and grandmother and great grandmother. May God Comfort, Bless and Strengthen you each day as you will miss her greatly. Matthew 11:28-30 .

Dear Brenda and family ,
Our deepest condolences to you and yours in the deepest loss of your mom, grandmother and great grandmother Jean .
She was a real testimony to God’s Grace and Love . May you all sense God’s Comfort , Peace and Strength each day in His saving Grace . Psalm 73: 23-28

Dear Brenda and family,
I have very fond memories of both your mother and father. Now they are reunited with each other and your dear brothers.

Your mother could not have asked for a more loving and devoted daughter! May you now know the peace and comfort of good friends and the joy and promise of our Easter faith!

Rev. Sheila Macgregor

The residents and staff of Exeter Villa, join our hearts in an expression of sympathy and condolence to you and your family at this time of sorrow. Jean will be remembered for her lovely piano music, her caring personality and her ability to hold a conversation with anyone who approached her. She will be missed by all.

Dear Brenda, Ivan and Family,

I am so sorry to learn that Jean is gone. She was a wonderful teacher, neighbor and friend, and responsible for the musical education of hundreds of Usborne Central School children. She and Reg were good friends to my parents, and so active and giving to their community. Right up to her last years, she was still playing the piano at the Villa, giving joy to many. My heart goes out to you at the loss of this fine lady.

So sorry to hear, we will always have fond memories of her.

Brenda and family,
It was heartbreaking to hear of Jean’s passing while I was on vacation. I would loved to have been at her funeral as closure to our many years of friendship which was special to both of us. We taught at Usbourne School together for many years. Jean and I were together to teach the primary choir and grew closer through this special time! Reg, Jean, Dave and I had such fun times together also. It has been a privilege to have a caring, generous, and fun loving friend like Jean over these many years. It has left a hole in my heart.

Sending our sincere condolences on the loss of Jean.
What a remarkable lady with a smile always on her face.
You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cherish the wonderful memories.

Thinking of you all with our prayers and thoughts and sincere condolences. Jean had a wonderful life filled with her special talents. She was a very kind lady with a charming smile. Cherish the memories.

Brenda, Ivan & family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Jean was a such a kind & caring woman with a big smile for everyone she met. I have such fond memories of get togethers with our families. Cherish all your memories and keep them close in your heart.
Lori & Norm Lauzon